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R268 KUB

1997 Yamaha Thundercat

Red Petrol 599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

32,238 mi
Last recorded32,238 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Yamaha Thundercat27,873 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 KUB
MakeYamaha
ModelThundercat
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine599cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 32,238 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,953 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 28,801 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 28,801 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Jun 2007 22,122 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2007 22,122 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 20,145 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Thundercat?

Based on 3,827 MOT tests across 308 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
990
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
308
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 79
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 71
reflector on motorcycle missing 44
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 44
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 40
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R268 KUB is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat in Red with a 599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Yamaha Thundercat models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 27,873 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Thundercat fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 79 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R268 KUB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Thundercat typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Yamaha Thundercat is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R268 KUB registered?

R268 KUB is a 1997 Yamaha Thundercat, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R268 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R268 KUB shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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